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Planting Cherry Trees in the Ground or in Raised Beds

Gardening Guide: All Things Cherry, the Sweet and the Sour

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Planting Cherry Trees in the Ground or in Raised Beds

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Planting a bare root cherry tree

Planting a bare root cherry tree

Remember, your cherry tree is going to be full-grown someday. Keep in mind several things when choosing a site:

  • The tree will be a landscaping asset, so you’ll want to show it off.
  • The tree may run into utility wires, underground cables and pipes, and irrigation systems if they’re too close.
  • The roots could spread to nearby sidewalks, foundations, or driveways.
  • The tree might block your view of something else when it’s mature.
  • Neighboring trees might block sunlight to your cherry tree as they grow.

To avoid these types of problems, plant your cherry trees away from potential obstacles. Your tree’s mature spread should be roughly its height at maturity.

Space sweet cherries 35 to 40 feet apart and dwarfs 5 to 10 feet apart. For sour cherries, space them 20 to 25 feet apart and dwarfs 8 to 10 feet apart.

If you don’t have the right soil for growing a cherry tree, you can build a raised bed for it. Just be sure to make it wide enough and deep enough to accommodate the growing tree, and be sure the container has plenty of good drainage. Refresh the soil with fresh gardening soil in the spring and fall.

    Tip: Dwarf cherry trees can be grown along wires, fences, or walls in a method known as espaliering. Slowly adjust the branches so they grow in a completely horizontal shape, which promotes air flow and exposure to sunlight, and makes them easier to pick and cover with bird netting.

Do you plant your cherry trees in the ground or in raised beds? How do you find the perfect site for your cherry trees? Please share your best siting tips for cherry trees.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Cherry Trees
  • Growing Cherry Trees from Seeds (Pits), Bare Root Plants, or Potted Saplings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Cherry Trees
  • Planting Cherry Trees in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Growing Cherry Trees in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding, Fertilizing, and Pruning Your Cherry Trees
  • Harvesting Your Cherries
  • Storing and Preserving Your Cherries
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Cherry Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Cherry Trees
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Cherries
  • Plant Profiles

  • Romeo Cherries
  • Western Sand Cherries
  • Carmine Jewel Cherries
  • Montmorency Cherries
  • Rainier Cherries
  • Bing Cherries
  • Recipes

  • Cherry Pie
  • Simple Cherry Juice
  • Cherry, Quinoa, & Arugula Salad with Vinaigrette
  • Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream
  • Cherry Chutney
  • Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Fresh Cherry Cobbler
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Cherries
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Cherries
  • Resources about Cherries
  • Cherry Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • How to Grow Cherry Trees from Pits Step-by-Step

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